There is nothing like dancing to live orchestra while waltzing in a room full of swirling gowns and masked faces. Masquerade balls have always been a popular choice for throwing or attending a party. Unlike other formal parties, a masquerade ball allows you to fulfill your deepest fantasies by becoming someone else. The masks add an aura of mystery and excitement, and you have all the freedom to dress like a real princess in a spectacular ball gown or be a prince in a formal military uniform. You can be your heart’s desire and get away from all the limitations of mundane life for a few hours.
How to Plan a Masquerade Ball
You can inevitably become the talk of the town by throwing a ravishing masquerade party in the upcoming season. Like any other party, you will need to plan a few things. The venue, d or, lighting, music and most of all food is the deciding factor in the success of any party.
What you need to Remember
If you have booked the right venue, music, lighting, and décor but have not paid enough attention to the menu, you have created a recipe for disaster. The food should fit into the ball’s theme; you want to go for delicate, bite-sized canapés rather than a buffet. Bear in mind that all of your guests will be wearing masquerade masks, so they will not necessarily be eating a lot.
Deciding the Menu
Keep the menu simple and have easy to bite appetizers such as grilled mushrooms with crab puffs or stuffed olives sprinkled with herbs on skewers. Gourmet cheese with flatbreads/ crackers and hummus with cumin toasted pita can also be used as starters. The whole menu should have a few items that are vegan and gluten-free in case any of the guests have dietary restrictions.
Always have a large bowl of fruits and salad in the center and cocktails and drinks neatly displayed on either side of the table. For the main dishes you can choose either chicken scaloppini with lemon and thyme, beef brisket with onion sauce and another option is pasta with lemon basil cream and peas.
Fill up empty spaces between dishes on the table with small floral arrangements, so the table looks inviting and appealing. You can serve dinner rolls with butter and couscous with cherries and pecans as side dishes.
Dessert and drinks have to be the highlight of any menu at a party. Choose a combination of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for your guests – always to have an unlimited amount of still or sparkling water, juices and fizzy drinks available in large quantities. You do not want to run out of drinks and food during any party as it will drive your guests away.
Hire a chocolate fountain as a real centerpiece to entice your guests. Have lactose free dessert options at your dessert bar. Cream buns, mini eclairs chocolate ganache tarts, and chocolate mousse served in individual ramekins are all great options as desserts for a masked ball. As for drinks make sure you have a variety of wines, spirits, assorted cordials, and liqueurs. Be sure to have a few cocktails and mocktails included in your menu for the most exquisite masquerade bal
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